Information Advice & Guidance

Information, Advice & Guidance (I.A.G)

Information, Advice & Guidance (I.A.G)

Lancaster Training Services offers all learners Information, Advice and Guidance as required. This includes our Young Apprenticeships, Work Based Learning Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships and short courses for 14-16 year old pupils. This Information, Advice and Guidance can be delivered in various ways which include 1:1 tutorials, group training sessions and access to external learning resources.

Learner Support

Apprenticeship Service

Virus Protection

Safer Social Networking

Drugs & Alcohol

General Help & Advice

Safe use of Emails

Safeguarding & Prevent

Abuse & Violence

Employment issues

Identity Theft

USB Sticks

Financial Matters

Password Safety

British Values

Sex, Relationships & Pregnancy

Learner Support

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) - Learner Support

Lancaster Training Services offers learner support in many different forms. These include 1:1 discussions, transport issues, leaflets, handouts, subscriptions to websites and use of innovative technology. In addition to this we have also listed below a compilation of useful websites to visit to find information, resources, advice and training materials.

Literacy

Improve your English, maths and IT skills

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) – Drugs

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) - Drugs

The following web links and contact numbers will provide information, advice and support for drug and alcohol related issues. These services are confidential and can offer you as much or as little information and support as you like.
If you are on a training programme or an apprenticeship with us and you feel that you are being bullied or abused at either work or home then please email our dedicated Designated Senior Person safe@lantrain.co.uk.

Advice and information on drugs and alcohol

Call - 0300 123 6600

Confidential Emotional Support 24/7

Samaritans - 116 123

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Call 0800 9177 650

Addaction Lancaster

Addaction support adults, children, young adults and older people to make positive behavioural changes. Whether that's with alcohol, drugs, or mental health and wellbeing, we’re here to help people improve their lives in ways they never thought possible.

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) – Abuse

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) - Abuse

There are many types of abuse and violence. These can range from verbal abuse to physical or sexual abuse, bullying to domestic violence. Below you will find links to websites that offer information and support on different types of abuse/violence and also a list of contact phone numbers.
If you are on a training programme or an apprenticeship with us and you feel that you are being bullied or abused at either work or home then please email our dedicated Designated Senior Person safe@lantrain.co.uk

Domestic violence advocacy service

Refuge - 0808 2000 247

Men's Advice - 0808 801 0327

Emotional support

Information about the effects of domestic violence

Moving away from an abuser

Support groups

Working with people to end their abusive behaviour

Respect - 0808 802 4040

End violence and abuse in intimate partner and close family relationships

National helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexuals and transgender

Confidential Emotional Support 24/7

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) – Finances

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) - Finances

Financial worries can have a large impact on how well a learner progresses at work and at home. This page has got useful links to external websites that can offer information and advice on a range of financial matters. These include selecting the correct bank account, knowing what you are entitled to and places to contact for reduced price travel.
If you are on a training programme or an apprenticeship with us and you feel that you are being bullied or abused at either work or home then please email our dedicated Designated Senior Person safe@lantrain.co.uk.

Financial help for young people

Interactive Money Management

Discounted rail travel

Information, Advice & Guidance (I.A.G) - General

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) - General

Information, Advice and Guidance can come in many forms and cover many areas. On this page you will find website links and useful phone numbers for general help and advice. This covers employment help to emotional support.
If you are on a training programme or an apprenticeship with us and you feel that you are being bullied or abused at either work or home then please email our dedicated Designated Senior Person safe@lantrain.co.uk.

We've a range of services committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people in Lancashire.

North Lancashire (Lancaster) Citizens Advice

Contact us

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Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) – Sex, Relationships & Pregnancy

Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) - Sex, Relationships & Pregnancy

Below you will find links to websites containing information and advice about sex, relationships and pregnancy. There are also some useful phone numbers to access confidential advice over the phone.

If you are on a training programme or an apprenticeship with us and you feel that you are being bullied or abused at either work or home then please email our dedicated Designated Senior Person safe@lantrain.co.uk.

NHS Choices

Information and advice on teenage pregnancy

The following national organisations can also give you help and advice:

Worth Talking About – if you think you may be pregnant, you can get confidential advice from the Worth Talking About helpline on 0300 123 2930

Brook – if you're under 25, you can visit your nearest Brook service for free confidential advice, or use the Ask Brook text and web chat service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.

The national sexual health line offers free confidential information and advice on sexual health, relationships and contraception on 0300 123 7123

Please contact the National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England on 0300 123 7123 (Monday–Friday, 9am to 8pm).

About this service

Our team of doctors and nurses provide all age Sexual Health Services across Blackpool and Lancashire. They deal with a variety of sexual health-related conditions, providing testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), including HIV, in line with national guidelines.